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4+ hour, 33+ min ago (1164+ words) Ask most people how best to burn fat and lose weight and they'll probably tell you to do more cardio. This makes a certain amount of sense given that cardio predominately uses fat for fuel and puts you in the so-called "fat-burning zone." Unfortunately, despite its undying popularity, there are drawbacks to relying on cardio for fat loss. Reasons that cardio often fails to live up to its fat-burning reputation include: The good news is that you don't have to rely on cardio to burn fat and get lean. In fact, while cardio is undeniably good for your fitness and general health, it's entirely optional for fat loss. That's especially true if you want to build muscle as you get leaner " what is usually called body recomposition. As a veteran personal trainer, I've been helping people lose weight, get lean,…...

13+ hour, 56+ min ago (749+ words) Bryony's T3's official "gym-bunny' and Active Staff Writer, covering all things fitness. She is a certified personal trainer and also a part-time fitness instructor. In her spare time, you will find her in her natural habitat - the gym - where her style of training is a hybrid of bodybuilding and powerlifting. Bryony loves writing about accessible workouts, nutrition and testing innovative fitness products that help you reach your fitness goals and take your training to the next level. As we all know, December can be hectic for many of us, but you'll be pleased to know that building muscle in your chest and back doesn't require hours in the gym, or an overlay complicated routine. In a recent YouTube video, renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jeff Cavaliere, has shared a 30-minute workout that won't just help you build muscle in minimal…...

18+ hour, 12+ min ago (626+ words) Published on16 December, 2025 | 1:43 PM EDT Fitness coach Jeff Cavaliere knows how to build muscle even when he's short on time. On Dec. 15, 2025, he broke down his fast and effective 30-minute chest and back workout." With the holidays in full force, many are struggling to find time for the gym. However, Cavaliere has structured the perfect workout to accommodate busy schedules. From supersets to a giant set finisher, he revealed his fastrack system for gaining muscle." Find the exercises from the video below:" Cavaliere started by sharing the value of kneeling banded incline presses." "Because the band is being used, it allows your muscles to actually warm up as they warm up. In other words, there's flexibility built into a band that allows for more stretch as your range of motion increases, as your force output increases, so I love using bands…...

20+ hour, 42+ min ago (563+ words) Push-up variations to build strength at home Push-ups are the bread and butter of building a successful exercise routine and you've got no excuse not to do them. They require no equipment, no extra weights and you can add variations to calibrate the challenge as needed. If you haven't yet mastered the standard push-up, we have a very simple guide here on how to execute them properly. This humble exercise will increase your upper-body strength and build your shoulders, triceps, and pectoral muscles. It's also effective at targeting your core muscles as well. I'm a huge fan of mixing push-ups into my day whenever possible. Whether that's while I'm out on a run or working a day at the desk. The exercise is a simple, no-nonsense way to challenge your muscles using just your bodyweight and you can dial it…...

23+ hour, 41+ min ago (107+ words) I tried Solidcore'a high-intensity workout class on a Pilates-inspired reformer'for the first time in 2023. I spent all 50 minutes cursing under my breath, convinced that my muscles were ripping apart. (They were, in fact, not.) I hated it. And yet after it ended, I immediately booked my next class. Why are these seemingly masochistic workouts on the rise? And why do so many of us'myself included'keep going back? Musclespan Is the New Longevity Metric Women Need to Track The Surprising Strength Workout Linked to Better Brain Function, According to a Neuroscientist Is Working Out Just Once a Week Worth It?...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (495+ words) A new study from the University of Limerick has found that your personality traits may influence how long you live. The study looked at nearly six million years of combined data from people all over the world and showed that the way we think, feel, and behave could impact our risk of death. The research was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. It reviewed many long-term studies from four different continents. The researchers examined five main personality traits and how they were linked to people's chances of living longer. They looked at data from almost 570,000 people, which covered about six million person-years and over 43,000 deaths. The personality traits studied were neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. One of the main findings was that people with high levels of neuroticism'meaning they often feel anxious, worried, or emotionally unstable'tended…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (315+ words) Engineer-turned-fitness coach Reggie Wright recently shared his system for staying lean while working long hours. He emphasises shifting workouts to the morning, automating meals with a focus on protein and produce, and integrating movement naturally. He also advises closing the kitchen two hours before bed to make healthy choices automatic. Read on! Long workdays, back-to-back meetings, and mental fatigue often leave little room for fitness For many professionals, especially those clocking more than 40 hours a week, staying lean can feel unrealistic Even with the best intentions, workouts are skipped, meals become rushed decisions, and late-night snacking slowly becomes a habit The problem, however, isn't always a lack of motivation; it's the absence of simple systems that work alongside a busy schedule This is exactly where engineer-turned-fitness coach Reggie Wright found his solution.Reggie Wright, who balances demanding work hours with…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (347+ words) It is no secret that actress Soha Ali Khan is a fitness freak and loves to hit the gym on a regular basis. But there are times when your gym plans turn into a fun puppy chase. Sharing the everlasting dilemma of a pet parent, Soha uploaded a video on social media where she was seen being chased by her fur baby, both while getting ready for the gym and also during her workout session. "Gym plan: lift weights. Reality: chase puppy energy (Dog face and laughing with tears emojis), Soha wrote in the caption. The "Rang De Basanti" actress also added the "Are You Ready track by AC/ DC as the background score for the video. For the unaware, Soha is a pet parent to two dogs named Masti and Mishti, in addition to caring for a rescue dog…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (632+ words) I was in the pocket the entire night," Hayward recalls. I got onstage the first time, got them and I had them the whole night. Those are the special nights because you're creating something together." By day, Hayward leads a different kind of performance, teaching Pilates at WundaBar's mirrored studio in Los Feliz. She leads the class with the same conviction she embodies as a dancer. In a black headset fit for a pop star, she paces around the studio in a black unitard, leading the class through repetitions and poses. In recent years, Hayward has become a fixture of the city's nightlife scene. Since 2017, she has also fronted a live rock 'n' roll sleaze" show called Night Scene, anchored by a live band, Night Boys, and featuring burlesque dancers. The chaotic live show pays homage to DIY punk scenes…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago (650+ words) Published on15 December, 2025 | 11:15 AM EDT Mass monster Nick Walker is gearing up for his next bodybuilding contest. On Dec. 12, 2025, via YouTube, he broke down his latest controlled intensity back workout 13 weeks from stepping onstage at the 2026 Arnold Classic." The redemption campaign is officially underway for Nick Walker. His latest bodybuilding season started strong; he went toe-to-toe against Derek Lunsford at the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro and narrowly took second place. To earn his ticket to bodybuilding's biggest event of the year, Walker dominated the New York Pro for a third time." Find his exercises from the video below:" " Pullovers " Chest-Supported Rows " Single-Arm Rows " Seated Rows " T-Bar Rows " Machine Pullovers " Bent-Over Rear Delt Flyes " Barbell Incline Triceps Extensions " Preacher Curls" During the video, Walker kicked off the workout with rest-pause sets on cable pullovers to get blood pumped into his lats." While pushing through…...